Chalchala village
About Chalchala
Chalchala is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 2,044 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 20 km from Dehradun and 20 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Mussoorie (12 km).
About Dehradun district
Dehradun district runs from the Doon valley and the state capital up to the hill station of Mussoorie and the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal region around Chakrata, with the Yamuna on its western edge. Rishikesh and Doiwala lie in its south-east, and Jolly Grant airport serves the whole of Garhwal.
How to reach Chalchala
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (20 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (27 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Mussoorie (12 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 20 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Mussoorie; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Chalchala
More villages in Dehradun district
Questions about Chalchala
Where is Chalchala village?
Chalchala is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.4355° N, 78.1893° E.
How far is Chalchala from Dehradun?
About 20 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Chalchala?
Dehradun railway station, about 20 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (27 km).
What is the altitude of Chalchala?
About 2,044 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Chalchala?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Chalchala?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.